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AD02 FYH

2002 Seat Alhambra TDI S

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,308 mi
Last recorded125,308 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Seat Alhambra TDI S105,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 FYH
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra TDI S
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 125,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s door mirror damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2013 125,308 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s door mirror damaged

o/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2012 107,056 miles

front discs corroded on inner surfaces

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorating

slight play in o/s track rod end

Fail 30 Jul 2012 107,055 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front discs corroded on inner surfaces

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorating

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 4 Aug 2011 92,324 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 92,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 75,168 miles

different wheels fitted to time of test

exhaust joints poor condition

front brake pads worn low

lift to nearside front anti roll link pin

rear brake discs corroded

slight play to nearside track rod end

Fail 3 Aug 2010 75,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust joints poor condition

front brake pads worn low

lift to nearside front anti roll link pin

rear brake discs corroded

slight play to nearside track rod end

Pass 30 Jul 2009 63,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear seatbelt webbing damaged slightly

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 5 Aug 2008 54,761 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra TDI S?

Based on 512 MOT tests across 226 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
10,722
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 16
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment 8
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 8
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 7
position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance 6
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AD02 FYH is a 2002 Seat Alhambra TDI S in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Seat Alhambra TDI S models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 105,103 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra TDI S fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD02 FYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra TDI S typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Seat Alhambra TDI S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD02 FYH is a 2002 Seat Alhambra TDI S, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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